FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Showers of Blessings
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. — Proverbs 10:22 (KJV)
Wednesday Corporate Fasting Scripture – Isaiah 58 (ESV); Isaiah 58 (KJV)
Friday End of Week Scripture – Ephesians 3:20-21 (KJV)
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Sister Geneva Bagby – April 29 – Introduction Class
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***The English Standard Version (ESV) stands in the classic mainstream of English Bible translations over half-millennium. The fountainhead of that stream was William Tyndale’s New Testament of 1526; marking its course was the King James Version of 1611 (KJV), the English Revised Version of 1885 (RV), the American Standard Version of 1901 (ASV), and the Revised Standard Version of 1952 and 1971 (RSV). Faithfulness to the text and vigorous pursuit of accuracy were combined with simplicity, beauty, and dignity of expression in that stream. Our goal has been to carry forward this legacy for a new century.
To this end, each word and phrase in the ESV has been carefully weighed against the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, to ensure the fullest accuracy and clarity and avoid under-translating or overlooking any nuance of the original text. The words and phrases themselves grow out of the Tyndale-King James legacy, and most recently, out of the RSV, with the 1971 RSV text providing the starting point for our work. Archaic language has been brought to current usage, and significant corrections have been made in translating key texts. But throughout, our goal has been to retain the depth of meaning and enduring language that have made their indelible mark on the English-speaking world and have defined the life and doctrine of the church over the last four centuries.
The ESV is an “essentially literal” translation that seeks as far as possible to capture the precise wording of the original text and the personal style of each Bible writer. It seeks to be transparent to the original text, letting the reader see the structure and meaning of the original as directly as possible. More about the ESV translation philosophy….***
Sunday, April 24, 2022 – FEELING DUSTY – Psalm 103:13-19
Our Daily Bread Focus: Life struggles; Trust in God
Reflect & Pray
What situations make you aware of your human limitations? How have you seen the hand of God in the midst of your weaknesses?
Father, though in various ways I feel my limitations—my dustiness—help me to be strong in faith and trust You.
Monday, April 25, 2022 – PULLED TO SAFETY – 2 Samuel 22:13-20
Daily Bread Focus: God’s Love and Care; Life Struggles
Scripture(s): Psalm 40:1-2, 144:7-9
Reflect & Pray
Why is it easy to overlook the good things God’s done for you in the past when you’re in the midst of trouble? How does praising God increase your faith in Him?
Dear heavenly Father, thank You for coming to my aid so many times. Help me to know I can face any battle with You by my side.
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 – AGE IS JUST A NUMBER – 1 Timothy 4:6-13
Daily Bread Focus: Living like Christ
Scripture(s): Matthew 5:16; Ephesians 5:18; Romans 1:16; Galatians 5:1
Reflect & Pray
How has God been helping you grow in spiritual maturity and effectiveness for Him? Why is age not the most important factor?
Father, help me to model what it means to be devoted to Jesus in the way I speak, exercise my faith, and love others.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 – SING AGAIN – Zephaniah 3:14-20
Daily Bread Focus: Forgiveness of God; Thankfulness
Scripture(s): Psalm 30:4-5; Ezra 3:11
Reflect & Pray
When do you find it hardest to retain your joy in God? What song, poem, or prayer can you give to God in response to His rejoicing over You?
Loving God, it’s amazing to imagine that You would sing songs of joy over me. I praise You and sing my own song of praise to You.
Thursday, April 28, 2022 – GROWING IN FAITH – James 1:2-4
Daily Bread Focus: Life Struggles; Spiritual Growth
Scripture(s): Psalm 37:7; John 16:33
Reflect & Pray
What trials have you been working through recently? What lessons are these circumstances revealing to you?
Dear heavenly Father, sometimes the trials I face seem unbearable. Please give me the strength to persevere, and help me as I grow in faith and develop into the fruit-bearing believer that You’ve called me to be.
Friday, April 29, 2022 – SPIRITUAL DIAGNOSIS – Jeremiah 44:16-18, 20-23
Daily Bread Focus: Idolatry
Scripture(s): Mark 1:15; Jeremiah 11:10-11; 2 Chronicles 7:14
Reflect & Pray
What personal problem has you stumped and how are you tempted to respond in a sinful way? What do you think Jesus might want you to do?
Jesus, I’d rather fail with You than succeed without You.
Saturday, April 30, 2022 – SERVANTS OF THE NIGHT – Psalm 134
Our Daily Bread Focus: God’s Love and Care
Reflect & Pray
When you consider nighttime workers—nurses, janitors, first responders, and others—what prayers on their behalf can you offer to God? Why would praising God lead to a blessing from Him for nighttime workers?
Dear God, in the early morning hours while I safely sleep, send Your blessings to nighttime workers doing vital work in my community. And help me to praise You in the night.
This Week’s Thoughts by Sister Clovia Thompson
Holy Seeds
You cannot reap a harvest without planting a seed. God’s Word is the seed! So till the seed of hope and inspiration in your heart, water the soil with your love, cultivate it with prayers, and you will see your seed stretching towards the SON (sun). The harvest is coming!
It is time to plant your spring garden!
Three rows of peas
Peace of mind
Peace of heart
Peace of soul
Three rows of squash
Squash indifference
Squash hatred
Squash bullying
Three rows of lettuce
Let us be kind
Let us be compassionate
Let us love one another
Water with patience and cultivate with love. (Anonymous)
Remember:
Your mind is a garden.
Your thoughts are the seeds.
You can grow flowers or
You can grow weeds. (Anonymous)
“… the seed is the Word of God.” Luke 8:11
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia